Claudia Rizzo was appointed president of the third division club by her father Gianluigi, after he bought the club just a month ago. “It’s important to show that I’m not here just for my family,” he said in an interview with ‘The Guardian’. “I’m here to work, learn and earn respect.”
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She grew up with football from a very young age, as she reveals: “When I was born, my father congratulated my mother, not so much for the birth, but because he did it on the same day that his team, Juventus, won the Scudetto.” She herself describes soccer as her passion.
Now, 23 years later, he is allowed to lead the fortunes of another Italian club, which in 2024 was still playing in Serie B. Despite his age, he does not feel any pressure. “I see youth as a strength,” he explained. He wants to bring fresh ideas and a modern approach to the club.
“In Ternana, it is important to build a bridge between the new generations and the older ones, while preserving the identity of the club,” Rizzo added. As president, she does not want to appear distant, because the players must feel her support.
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